We believe this is the most significant guitar cab launched since the original Marshall 4x12”. A bold claim indeed! But listening is believing - the revolutionary patent pending AVD enclosure lets you hear the true sound from the speaker, uncluttered by internal reflections or cancellations like traditional closed or open-backed cabs. And from the back of the cab the AVD does even more, filling the room with yet more natural tone.

We may have transformed the cabinet itself with our unique Barefaced Diffractor design but we refuse to discard the loudspeaker heritage that’s the basis of most great guitar sounds - electric guitars need that tonal shaping, character and vibe which comes from the inherent sonic colour of classic speaker designs.
The Reformer 112 (formerly GXII - for Guitar 12) has an iconic Celestion Vintage 30 loudspeaker as standard and more cosmetic choices. And if the Vintage 30 isn’t your ideal sound, you can have any Celestion guitar 12” as a customisation, including all the Alnico and Heritage models.

This 1x12” 60W cab has comparable output to 2x12” cabs loaded with similar speakers because the AVD uses both sides of the cone, front and back, to fill the room with tone. Despite the massive output the weight is absolutely not massive - thanks to our unique design and construction methods this is the lightest gig-tough 12” guitar enclosure ever made!

Reformer 112

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If you’re anywhere within Europe (including the UK obviously) we have a one month trial period. In the unlikely event that you don’t like the cab you just have to pay the return shipping (we can arrange that if you’re in the UK) and you get a full refund. Please ask for advice if the cab isn’t doing what you want - we know our cabs better than anyone and will help you get the best out of them!

Speaker Options

G12-65

Power rating

65W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

97dB

Frequency Range

80Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

3.5kg / 7.7lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

+ 1.2kg / + 2.6lbs

CELESTION Says:
Originally created in the late 70s using more modern materials and
techniques for a higher power handling, the G12-65 is widely regarded as
one of the best guitar speakers ever produced for use in a 4x12 cabinet.
With its fast attack and tightly controlled low end, the G12-65 had become
a firm favourite with hard rock players by the early 80s. The precisely
tuned mid-range and crisp defined top-end contribute to an aggressive
crunch sound that punches through the mix while the mid-range warmth and
detail give weight and depth to single notes.

£70 per speaker

G12M

Power rating

20W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

96dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

3.6kg / 7.9lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

+ 1.1kg / + 2.4lbs

CELESTION Says:
The original G12M of the 1960s was Celestion's first guitar speaker to use
a ceramic magnet and paved the way for high power guitar amplifiers. The
G12M uses a medium weight magnet to produce a sound that is smooth and warm
but bright enough to hold its own against any rock backline.Known simply
these days as the 'Greenback', the G12M's fabled 'brown tone' is
characterised by a warm, controlled low-end, a rich, vocal mid-range and a
delicate, detailed top-end. Loaded into a 4x12 and driven hard, these
speakers exude warm, crunchy chords and sweet searing single-notes.

£80 per speaker

G12H(55)

Power rating

30W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

100dB

Frequency Range

55Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

4.7kg / 10.4lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

0kg / 0lbs

CELESTION Says:
It's hard to escape the sound of the G12H, just listen to any Hendrix
recording and chances are you'll be hearing a whole raft of them powering
the guitar out of the mix.These faithful re-creations capture the
unmistakeable mojo of late 60s rock guitar tones. Unsurpassed in a 4x12 for
cranking out towering, huge power chords, the Heritage Series G12H (55)
features the 55c/s 'bass' cone. This model is famous for its thick syrupy
tones, with a deep growling back end, densely complex mid-range and a
finely detailed top end

£80 per speaker

G12H(75)

Power rating

30W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

100dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

4.7kg / 10.4lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

0kg / 0lbs

CELESTION Says:
It's hard to escape the sound of the G12H, just listen to any Hendrix
recording and chances are you'll be hearing a whole raft of them powering
the guitar out of the mix.These faithful re-creations capture the
unmistakeable mojo of late 60s rock guitar tones. The Heritage Series G12H
(75) features a 75 c/s 'lead' cone for an alternative tonal balance that
places a little less emphasis on bass frequencies. Choose this version if
you prefer a tighter bottom end with a punchy upper mid-range and sparkling
highs

£80 per speaker

Celestion Cream

Power rating

90W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

100dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Alnico

Speaker Weight

4.2kg / 9.3lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-0.5kg / -1.1lbs

CELESTION Says:
With a 90-watt power rating, the Celestion Cream is purpose-built for
vintage tones, whatever kind of amp you use. By applying new technologies
and manufacturing methods developed during the creation of our Creamback
speakers, we’ve been able to deliver a higher power rating while
preserving the very essence of an alnico guitar speaker. Delivering a
glorious, laid-back attack, the Cream exudes warm lows and a brilliant
bell-like chime. It has smooth and organic mids, further characterised by a
fine-grained detail that adds a high-definition quality to the vocal range.
The Cream has been specially created to bring alnico class to all kinds
of amps from 1-watt to 90-watts. It conveys a satisfying warmth, detailed
expressiveness and exceptional musicality, even at low power levels.

£180 per speaker

Celestion Gold

Power rating

50W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

100dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Alnico

Speaker Weight

4.2kg / 9.3lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-0.5kg / -1.1lbs

CELESTION Says:
Building on the platform of the Blue, the Gold is a higher-powered,
Alnico-magnet guitar speaker that recreates the unmistakable sonic
signature of a 'well played-in' original. Over time, the high frequencies
of a Blue soften and become less chalky as the cone becomes more flexible -
a much sought after characteristic that the Gold exhibits straight out of
the box. Also present in the Gold sound from the outset is an added warmth
and complexity in the midrange which, coupled with the classic Alnico
qualities of a laid-back attack, rounded low end and brilliant bell-like
highs, deliver huge rhythm voicings and saturated vocal lead tones.The Gold
is a wonderfully expressive and revealing loudspeaker, affording guitarists
an unprecedented degree of dynamic control. It has already become a
favourite for many working players worldwide whether picking and bending
with Brad Paisley, or rocking hard with Danny Spitz of Anthrax.

£160 per speaker

Celestion Blue

Power rating

15W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

100dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Alnico

Speaker Weight

4.2kg / 9.3lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-0.5kg / -1.1lbs

CELESTION Says:
This classic guitar speaker actually started life as a radio speaker that
was modified specifically for use in electric guitar amplifiers. In its
original incarnation as the G12 T530 it appeared in several colour
variations, but it was the Blue version, fitted as standard into Vox AC30
amps, that secured its place in guitar tone history. The Blue found favour
with notable guitarists like Brian May, due to its glorious dampened
attack, warm lows, mellow upper-mids and brilliant bell-like top-end. When
coupled with a suitable amplifier it evokes rich definition and develops
beautiful musical compression when pushed. According to tone enthusiasts
worldwide, the Blue is the benchmark for guitar speaker perfection.

£180 per speaker

Celestion Ruby

Power rating

35W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

100dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Alnico

Speaker Weight

4.2kg / 9.3lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-0.5kg / -1.1lbs

CELESTION Says:
The Ruby is an alnico-magnet guitar speaker that’s purpose-built to
create vintage tones – and at 35-watts power handling, it’s ideal for
use with mid-powered amps and combos. Bringing the instantly familiar
Celestion alnico vibe with its glorious, dampened attack; the Ruby oozes a
richly musical vintage warmth, with mellow highs and a smooth,
sophisticated midrange.

£160 per speaker

G12H-150 Redback

Power rating

150W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms or 16 Ohms

Sensitivity

100dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

4.7kg / 10.4lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

0kg / 0lbs

CELESTION Says:
The G12H-150 Redback has been created for players who are looking for
extreme power handling but refuse to compromise on great tone. Rated at a
gargantuan 150-watts, the Redback is constructed with a supersized 2-inch
voice coil and features the heaviest G12 magnet. The result is a guitar
speaker that sounds 100% Celestion in character, yet is primed to withstand
a pummelling from a 100-watt head all by itself, and still come back for
more.The Redback proves that you no longer need to choose between power and
tone. With a tight, well-controlled low end, detailed midrange and more
relaxed treble, Celestion’s engineering expertise has produced a truly
high power guitar speaker that can still deliver balance, responsiveness
and superb playability, with muscular ease.With lower power combos, expect
tons of smooth, clean tone and don’t be afraid to plug in your favourite
stomp box. Thinking of downsizing your cabinet? Simply hook up a single
Redback to your 100-watt head and generate giant slabs of frightening,
monstrous tone.

£60 per speaker

V-Type

Power rating

70W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms or 16 Ohms

Sensitivity

98dB

Frequency Range

70Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

3.3kg / 7.3lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-1.4kg / -3lbs

CELESTION Says:
Combining decades of experience with advanced measurement and analysis,
the V-Type has been built using a carefully balanced 'recipe' of old and
new design techniques. It produces a heady, exciting modern vintage sound
that just makes you want to keep on playing: a guitar speaker that delivers
authentic Celestion tone whatever your style.The V-type is a sweet sounding
speaker with a superbly balanced tonal signature that imparts a vintage
musicality to your tone. Clean sounds are true across the lows, mids and
highs, with just enough upper-mid chime and HF sparkle to add clarity and
definition. Crank it up for a sizzling overdrive and raw rock tones, with
plenty of mid-band warmth to give body and substance to lead note playing

£50 per speaker

Classic Lead

Power rating

80W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms or 16 Ohms

Sensitivity

99dB

Frequency Range

80Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

4.7kg / 10.4lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

0kg / 0lbs

CELESTION Says:
Developed in the late '70s, the Classic Lead guitar speaker uses a
fibreglass voice coil former to deliver an 80W power rating and a unique
dynamic sound.A firm favourite with lead guitarists, the Classic Lead
features a tightly controlled low-end, with strong high bass / low mid
punch, aggressive mid range attack and a powerful yet controlled
top-end.For power chords it has the tone to make its presence felt but the
subtle high-frequency roll- off makes it ideal for solos, able to project
single notes on loud stages without becoming shrill.

£80 per speaker

A-Type

Power rating

50W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

98dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

3.5kg / 7.7lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-1.2kg / -2.6lbs

CELESTION Says:
Celestion guitar speakers have been an important part of British guitar
tone since the birth of Rock & Roll. Traditionally, they’re known for
lively and vocal midrange character with plenty of sparkle and chime, which
turns into an exciting growl when overdriven, often compressing when pushed
hard. Inspired by our favourite modern American tones, the A-Type is a
different kind of guitar speaker from Celestion. Of course, it still has
the musical and revealing three- dimensional quality that is the heart and
soul of a Celestion guitar speaker, however it features a more laid-back
midrange which reveals body and complexity in the upper register,
accompanied by full and rounded low frequencies. The A-Type conveys a
fluid, even performance with an increased headroom threshold that allows
your amp’s tone to shine through. Clean players will love the smooth
articulation; for rockers the brooding, powerful low end threatens thunder
that’s only a heavy riff away!

£50 per speaker

G12H Anniversary

Power rating

30W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms or 16 Ohms

Sensitivity

100dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

4.7kg / 10.4lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

0kg / 0lbs

CELESTION Says:
Originally re-released a little over a decade ago, the G12H guitar speaker
remains hugely popular with players looking to recreate the classic sounds
of 60s and 70s rock.With a strong, aggressive low-end and powerful
low-mids, the G12H penetrates any mix with an attacking upper mid-range and
an ice-cool top- end. Used singly or in quartets it provides serious
attitude to soft amp tones, easily cutting through loud stage levels for
chord work, and imparting a hard edge to single notes.A favourite in the
'boutique' amplifier market, the G12H guitar speaker is often used on its
own or paired with a Celestion Blue or Gold for a full-bodied sound that
adds ceramic attitude to the chime of an Alnico speaker

£60 per speaker

G12M-65 Creamback

Power rating

65W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

97dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

3.6kg / 7.9lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-1.1kg / -2.4lbs

CELESTION Says:
The G12M Greenback is perhaps the definitive vintage Celestion ceramic
magnet guitar speaker. Developed in the mid-sixties, it was quickly adopted
by players like Hendrix, Clapton, Beck and Page, who typified the louder
and more aggressive blues rock playing styles that came to characterize
that era.The G12M-65 Creamback produces the familiar woody G12M tone, but
handles greater power making it ideally suited for today's amps, when a
vintage tone is desired. The increased power handling brings with it low
end grunt complementing the warm and vocal mid range, crunchy upper- mids
and sweet, refined highs.

£50 per speaker

G12K-100

Power rating

100W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

99dB

Frequency Range

80Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

4.7kg / 10.4lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

0kg / 0lbs

CELESTION Says:
Celestion's very own monster of rock, the G12K- 100, makes full use of the
heaviest G12 magnet to combine huge power handling with superb clarity
across a wide frequency response.A massive bottom-end, rock-hard mid-range
and restrained top-end make this the perfect guitar speaker to add thump
and grind to modern high-gain tones.Loaded in 4x12s it delivers its famous
sledgehammer lows, but it also often finds use in small boutique combos,
bringing a powerful mix of low-end warmth and mid-range attack.

£60 per speaker

G12H-75 Creamback

Power rating

75W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms or 16 Ohms

Sensitivity

100dB

Frequency Range

70Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

4.7kg / 10.4lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

0kg / 0lbs

CELESTION Says:
Back in the late 60s, the G12H was created by fixing an 'H' type (heavy)
magnet to the body of a G12M guitar speaker. Result: a speaker with more
power and a different tonal balance: firmer bass and a more pronounced top
end. So we added an 'H' magnet to the G12M-65 Creamback, to create a
guitar speaker that delivers the sonic signature of a G12H combined with
Creamback levels of power handling. The result is the G12H-75
Creamback. It delivers 75-watts of power handling with ease and has
unmistakeable G12H tone, with a tighter low end than the G12M-65 Creamback
and a punchier, more dynamic high end. The H magnet brings additional
focus, body and girth to the Creamback tone. It thickens single notes,
resulting in a highly articulate, vocal character. These additional
characteristics mean that the G12H-75 Creamback offers exceptional
performance when used for lead guitar and sounds massive loaded into a 4x12
cab!

£60 per speaker

Neo Creamback

Power rating

60W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

97dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Neodymium

Speaker Weight

1.9kg / 4.2lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-2.8kg / -6.2lbs

CELESTION Says:
The Neo Creamback is every ounce a Classic Celestion, delivering all the
magical tone you’d get from a traditional Creamback. The difference is,
it’s built with a neodymium magnet: making this speaker around half the
weight of a traditional ceramic magnet speaker.Celestion’s engineers have
developed a new and innovative way to better harness the mighty forces of
the neodymium magnet, enabling us to create a guitar speaker that can
deliver authentic Creamback tone with ease, while preserving the benefit of
neodymium’s much lighter weight.You still get the low end punch, warm,
vocal midrange and sweet refined highs the Creamback is famous for: push it
hard and enjoy the ‘race-car growl’ that sets pulses racing. But pick
up a cab that’s loaded with Neo Creambacks and you’ll see what makes
this speaker truly different.

£70 per speaker

G12T-75

Power rating

75W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms or 16 Ohms

Sensitivity

97dB

Frequency Range

80Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

3.5kg / 7.7lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-1.2kg / -2.6lbs

CELESTION Says:
Featured in the world's top selling 4x12 cabinet, the G12T-75 guitar
speaker is a high powered rock player's dream.Built to meet the demands of
high gain amplifiers, the G12T-75 combines a huge, tightly controlled
low-end and aggressive mid-range with a softened top-end that adds a
welcome sweetness to overdrive, distortion and aggressive upper harmonics.
These are the characteristics that make the G12T-75 the weapon of choice
for Yngwie Malmsteen.

£50 per speaker

Neo 250 Copperback

Power rating

250W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms

Sensitivity

100dB

Frequency Range

70Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Neodymium

Speaker Weight

2.6kg / 5.7lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-2.1kg / -4.6lbs

CELESTION Says:
Sacrificing none of the delicious musicality of your favourite Celestions,
the Neo 250 Copperback is a neodymium speaker that supplies tons of tone
without the signature cone break-up immediately associated with the classic
Celestion growl. It's definitely not the “brown sound”,
but for those wanting more transparency and less midrange vocal intensity
the Neo 250 reveals the best from your amplifier and playing without
additional colouration. The speaker's unique response has a tight low end,
neutral low mids, a clear, open upper-mid definition and well-controlled
high treble, meaning you can shift from shimmering tubular-bell-like cleans
to “flute-like” high gain with simply a tweak of the drive knob. Rated
at a monstrous 250-watts, the Neo 250 works together with your amp to
provide unparalleled dynamics, delivering all the headroom and touch
sensitivity you could possibly need. And built with a neodymium magnet, you
get all this power and tone weighing in at a modest 5.5lb (2.6kg).

£140 per speaker

G12M Greenback

Power rating

25W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms or 16 Ohms

Sensitivity

98dB

Frequency Range

75Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

3.6kg / 7.9lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-1.1kg / -2.4lbs

CELESTION Says:
The G12M Greenback has evolved over the decades but still retains its
essential, sought- after tone.Angus Young has been a Greenback devotee
since the early days of AC/DC. This model is voiced with additional broad
mid-range attack and restrained top-end to give a forward, punchy attitude
to chords and a searing lead tone without fizz. With its well-controlled
low end it can be used singly in low-powered amps, or in multiples for
high-power rock heads. It's an ideal guitar speaker to bring drive and
definition to modern high gain amps.

£50 per speaker

G12T Hot 100

Power rating

100W rms

Impedance

8 Ohms or 16 Ohms

Sensitivity

97dB

Frequency Range

80Hz -5000kHz

Magnet Type

Ceramic

Speaker Weight

3.2kg / 7lbs

Weight difference against stock driver

-1.5kg / -3.3lbs

CELESTION Says:
With a massive 100W power rating, this speaker sits perfectly in high-power or hybrid amplifiers. The G12T Hot 100 voices a modern sound with a big bass presence.
The Celestion G12T "Hot 100" 12" guitar speaker gives you modern British tone with huge bass and massive power handling. Celestions are a staple of modern music. Starting in the 1960s, they helped define generations of guitar tone. The G12T "Hot 100" takes the sound of Celestion's classic original G12M Greenback ceramic speaker to the max. Characterized by its ginormous bottom end, smooth mids, colorful highs, and extreme volume handling, this speaker sounds great no matter what style of music you play! Put a modern Brit-flavoured speaker in your guitar amp, with the Celestion G12T "Hot 100."

£50 per speaker

Questions

Traditional guitar loudspeaker designs.

There are basically two sorts - closed-back and open-backed. Open-backed because they were combos and needed to keep the valves cool and accessible for servicing, closed-back and sealed because that’s how most speakers were made in the 1960s.

How does that affect using them?

The closed-back cabs have narrowing dispersion as frequency increases (a hi-fi speaker uses smaller speakers for higher frequencies to reduce this problem). The open-backed cabs fire sound out of the back as well as the front, so although the dispersion narrows from both front and back in much the same way as the closed-back cab, the sound coming out of the back helps fill the room with mids and highs - but that sound out of the back cancels out most of the lows (due to the inverted phase as the back of the speaker pulls when the front pushes and vice versa). In other words, open-back cabs are easier to hear around the room but the lows are thinner.

How is the Reformer 112 different?

From the front it behaves much like a closed or open-backed cab. But the mids and highs coming out of the AVD at the back are amplified and dispersed around the room whilst the lows are inverted to match the lows from the front, giving lots more bottom.
Basically you get twice the output of a closed back cab with an identical speaker AND even better dispersion and audibility (and far far greater output) than an open-backed cab.

What is AVD?

You see it when you look at the back of the cab - it’s the Augmented Vent Diffractor. It’s a unique Patent Pending technology that we started developing back in 2013. At low frequencies it acts as a tuned vent or Helmholtz resonator, improving efficiency, power handling and output. At mid and high frequencies it acts to diffract, disperse and couple the sound with the room for improved audibility and output especially in rooms with poor acoustics.

What is the Lo Cut filter for?

The increased low frequency output from the AVD may be too much for some guitarists’ tastes - so you can flick this switch and remove lows at the cab. Doing so not only changes the bass response but also increases the power handling of the cab, lowers the distortion due to motor excursion and reduces the load on your amp’s output stage. This can give you two different sweet-spots of optimum speaker overdrive or break-up and two different sweet-spots of power valve overdrive. If your sound is perfect in rehearsal but too dirty at a louder gig then engaging the Lo Cut filer will clean it up.